Jaganathapur - Champua, Keonjhar

Jaganathapur is a village situated in the Champua tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from Champua and around 58 km from Kendujhar. Jamudalak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jaganathapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jaganathapur is 385406. The village covers a total geographical area of 173 hectares and falls under the 758041 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

Jaganathapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Champua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Jaganathapur

According to the 2011 Census, Jaganathapur village had a total population of 746 people, including 430 males and 316 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 735 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.99%, with male literacy at 92.84% and female literacy at 74.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 644.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Jaganathapur

Jaganathapur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Jaganathapur

Public transport in the Jaganathapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dangoaposi, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Jaganathapur is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Jaganathapur is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jaganathapur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Jaganathapur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Jaganathapur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Jaganathapur village are given below:

FAQs about Jaganathapur